PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF “LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH”
Whereas the vast majority of Americans recognize that it is important to protect loved ones with life insurance, with a recent survey indicating that 83 percent agree that most people need coverage;
Whereas the life insurance industry provides a tremendous source of financial relief and security to families that experience the loss of a loved one;
Whereas despite the importance that people place on life insurance and the peace of mind that it brings to millions of American families, there are still too many Americans who lack adequate coverage;
Whereas the unfortunate reality is that roughly 95 million adult Americans have no life insurance and most with coverage have less than most experts recommend;
Whereas millions of Americans realize that they are underinsured, with nearly one in three believing that they do not have enough coverage;
Whereas during times like these when so many families continue to struggle, life insurance coverage is more important than ever because people have fewer financial resources to fall back on than in years past, increasing their financial vulnerability;
Whereas the nonprofit LIFE Happens organizaton and a coalition representing hundreds of leading life insurance companies and organizations have designated September 2016 as “Life Insurance Awareness Month,” whose goal is to get consumers thinking about their need for life insurance protection, to encourage them to seek advice from a qualified insurance professional, and to take the actions necessary to achieve a financially secure future for their loved ones.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: I (NAME OF GOVERNOR), of the state of _____________________, do hereby proclaim September 2016 as LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH in (STATE) and do urge our citizens to learn more about life insurance and its benefits.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this ________ day of _____________________ in the year two thousand eleven.